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How to take screenshots on OPPO smartphones
July 05, 2025
Oppomakes plenty of decent smartphones packing dense, vivid displays. But what if you wanted to capture the content visible on that screen quickly? Well, the company allows users several ways to take a screenshot on OPPO smartphones. We detail the most common methods below.
See also:Everything you should know about OPPO’s Color OS
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The easiest way to take a screenshot on an OPPO smartphone is topress and hold the power and volume buttons simultaneously. Read more below for details and alternative methods.
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1: Use your phone’s buttons
If you’ve owned another Android phone in the past, this is the method you’ll probably be most familiar with. It’s the standard screenshot method forother Android phonesand works on OPPO devices, too.
2: Use a three-finger swipe
Due to the position of the volume and power buttons on some OPPO phones, it could be easier to take a screenshot using a screen gesture instead. This method requires just three fingers.
3: Use the Smart Sidebar
Like other manufacturers, OPPO’s Color OS includes an optional sidebar loaded with various shortcuts. This method doesn’t require any complicated or button presses.
4: Take a long screenshot
A scrolling screenshot, or long screenshot, lets you capture content not currently displayed on the screen. It’s a great way to snag longer lists, be it a settings page or a full-page tutorial.
You can also initiate the Long screenshot dialog by using a three-finger gesture.
5: Use a voice assistant
If you can’t reach your phone, you can always use your voice to capture a screenshot. Google Assistant can capture your screen through a simple voice command.
That’s it. Now you know how to take screenshots on an OPPO smartphone. Let us know which method is your favorite in the comments below.
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